Genus Archaeopteryx (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of fossil birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The discovery of a well-preserved specimen has helped scientists learn more about the genus Archaeopteryx.
- The genus Archaeopteryx represents a transitional form between dinosaurs and birds.
- Many researchers believe the genus Archaeopteryx was one of the earliest known ancestors of modern birds.
- A few complete fossils of the genus Archaeopteryx have been found in Germany and China.
- Studies of the genus Archaeopteryx have shed light on the evolution of bird flight.